Ornamental Plant Growth Specialist

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for a Ornamental Plant Growth Specialist in Hiawatha, IA 52233

For quick Apply, please reach out to Hitesh Bhatnagar, call 248 263 3904/ email:

HiteshKumar.Bhatnagar@stefanini.com

Job Title: Ornamental Plant Growth Specialist

Location: 1450 Robins Road, Suite 300, Hiawatha, IA 52233 (100% onsite)

Timings : 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; 1 Hour Lunch; M-F

Total Reg Hours: 40/week

Qualifications:

• 12-month contract to start with possible extensions up to 24 months.
• Worksite address: 1450 Robins Road, Suite 300, Hiawatha, IA 52233.
• Need candidate who can hit the ground running, troubleshooter, mechanical aptitude, build boxes, work independently.

EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE:

Required Skills/Experience/Education: 

• B.S. (required) or M.S. (preferred) with specialization in turf (desired) and ornamental (required) plant growth and culture.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills to allow positive interaction with internal and external groups.
• Project management and organization skills are desirable. Qualifications: - Demonstrated high academic achievement-GPA 3.0+.
• Team orientation.
• Flexible/adaptable.
• Ethical, trustworthy, and reliable.
• Strong communication kills and interpersonal understanding.
• Research, Demonstration and/or Extension Experience.
• Valid & current drivers license
• Pass background, motor vehicle and medical screening checks.

 Desired Characteristics: -

• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to accomplish objectives and timeline needs.
• Customer focused.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

• Position Summary: 
• Company SPD is actively seeking qualified applicants for a Technical Support Specialist (TSS). 
• The successful applicant will conduct field and greenhouse evaluations of turf and ornamental plants. 

This is a 1.5 to two year contract position. Activities will involve: - 

• Establishing, maintaining and coordinating technical projects or demonstrations to ensure customer satisfaction and success with Company products.
• Providing technical expertise to the SPD Turf and Ornamentals (T&O) Business Unit.
• Working closely with Market Development, Product Development, Marketing and Management to build momentum and the best technical position for products prior to and after product introduction to the market.
• Obtaining technical product support data, training, and product features/benefits to the SPD T&O Sales & Marketing teams, Customer Service, and to customers.

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face to face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.